Using social media and other tools to connect yourself to educators from around the world is an effective way to grow professionally. During this session we will explore how web-based tools can enhance your personal learning network (PLN) and facilitate connections with educators worldwide.
Learning Outcomes
After this session, BOOTCAMP 2013 participants will be able to:
identify collaborative tools that will help them establish and grown their PLN
Why do I need a Professional Learning Network?| 30min
The rapid pace of technology innovation challenges us, as educators, to stay abreast of new tools and techniques. Connecting yourself to other education professionals through some of the tools we discuss today will help you stay current and will provide you with opportunities to collaborate with educators from around the world. We will briefly look at Twitter, a tool that will help you as you grow your PLN.
Select one of the tools that we have discussed, create an account, and explore the possibilities! Once you have created an account add your Twitter handle to the list below.
Overview
Using social media and other tools to connect yourself to educators from around the world is an effective way to grow professionally. During this session we will explore how web-based tools can enhance your personal learning network (PLN) and facilitate connections with educators worldwide.Learning Outcomes
After this session, BOOTCAMP 2013 participants will be able to:Why do I need a Professional Learning Network? | 30min
The rapid pace of technology innovation challenges us, as educators, to stay abreast of new tools and techniques. Connecting yourself to other education professionals through some of the tools we discuss today will help you stay current and will provide you with opportunities to collaborate with educators from around the world. We will briefly look at Twitter, a tool that will help you as you grow your PLN.Twitter
Reflection | 15 minutes
Select one of the tools that we have discussed, create an account, and explore the possibilities! Once you have created an account add your Twitter handle to the list below.Additional Resources
Pinterest Personal Learning Networks Board and Connected Educator Starter Kit can be useful when leading professional devleopment with your teachers.List of weekly Twitter chats: http://www.cybraryman.com/twitter.html
Here are some additional resources for Pinterest:
Pinterest
Pinterest for EducatorsGreat Apps for Teaching & Learning Board
From: Online Universities Blog
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